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Joining us this afternoon for Medical Monday to discuss orthopedics is Dr. Laura Scordino of OrthoNY. She specializes in hand, shoulder and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Scordino has a particular interest in treatment of tendon, nerve, and arthritic conditions of the hand and wrist. Alan Chartock hosts.

Today we’ll take a look at how President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet is shaping up. Who are the Republican’s picks for some of the top spots in the federal government? So far there’s a mix of Trump allies and rivals. Well, we want to hear your thoughts on them. How do you think these appointments will fare? Do the choices make sense for a Trump presidency that is set to work with a Republican-led Congress? What will be some of the signature issues they focus on? We’ll tackle all this with your help.

We direct our gaze toward the stars on today's edition of Vox Pop. Astronomer Bob Berman joins us for his monthly appearance on the show. Bob is the author of many books on the cosmos. He also hosts a series entitled "Strange Universe," which can be heard on WAMC and on stations around the country.

Joining Alan Chartock on this Medical Monday to discuss blood and marrow transplantation for leukemia, sickle cell anemia and adolescent and young adult oncology is Dr. John Horan of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - where he is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist.

Host Alan Chartock discusses the latest advances in treatment and prevention of genitourinary cancers with Dr. David Shaffer of New York Oncology Hematology. Listeners are invited to call with their questions for Dr. Shaffer.

Vice President Joe Biden was on the University of Vermont campus this morning to discuss his work as chair of President Obama’s Cancer Moonshot Task Force, which has a goal to advance and accelerate cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of Omega Institute and the Omega Women's Leadership Center, is author of The Seeker's Guide and Broken Open.

Her new memoir is Marrow, a visceral and profound memoir of two sisters who, in the face of a bone marrow transplant—one the donor and one the recipient—begin a quest for acceptance, authenticity, and most of all, love.

New York U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stopped by Troy's Central Fire Station on Monday to promote legislation that would create the first ever national firefighter cancer registry, along with three major grants for the Collar City's fire crews.

Kelly’s Angels is preparing for its popular Mother-Lovin’ Day 5K Run/Walk, this Sunday – Mother’s Day - at the Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Kelly’s Angels was founded in 2008 by WNYT reporter Mark Mulholland in memory of his wife, Kelly, who passed away in 2007 after a battle with cancer. Kelly's Angels provides gifts to children under the age of 18 who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer. The donations, called "Fun Grants,” are as varied as the kids whom Kelly’s Angels serves — from the purchase of a guitar, a night out at a fancy restaurant, to trips to big league games.

Mulholland says the event is held on Mother’s Day because it honors Kelly as a devoted mother, wife and revered teacher who loved children with all of her heart.

With more than 1,500 participants and supporters last year, the Mother-Lovin’ Day 5K has quickly become a family tradition in the Capital Region.